The Rankings are starting to shape up, once again I will state that these rankings are designed to give us the best teams in the country at the end of the season, not until week 5 or 6 does it begin to look rational.
1 USC
2 LSU
3 Oklahoma
4 Kentucky
5 Boston College
6 USF
7 West Virginia
8 Cal
9 Florida
10 Texas
11 Ohio State
12 Georgia
13 South Carolina
14 UCLA
15 Clemson
16 Alabama
17 Wisconsin
18 Penn State
19 Hawaii
20 Rutgers
21 Boise State
22 Nebraska
23 Arkansas
24 Oregon
25 Tulsa
26 Wake Forest
27 BYU
28 Michigan
29 Miami
30 Louisville
31 Mississippi State
32 Arizona State
33 Tennessee
34 Utah
35 Cincinnati
36 Virginia Tech
37 Auburn
38 Washington
39 Texas A&M
40 UNLV
41 Purdue
42 Michigan State
43 Missouri
44 Kansas
45 Syracuse
46 Maryland
47 Texas Tech
48 FSU
49 Virginia
50 Georgia Tech
51 Oklahoma State
52 Wyoming
53 Uconn
54 New Mexico
55 Southern Miss
56 Kansas St.
57 Washington St.
58 Troy
59 Illinois
60 FAU
61 Houston
62 Air Force
63 Indiana
64 Central Florida
65 TCU
66 Vanderbilt
67 Oregon State
68 Baylor
69 Western Kentucky
70 Arizona
71 Arkansas State
72 Bowling Green
73 Akron
74 Navy
75 Ball State
76 Ohio
77 Iowa
78 ECU
79 Colorado
80 Northwestern
81 Stanford
82 Nevada
83 Louisiana Tech
84 New Mexico State
85 NC State
86 Pittsburgh
87 Kent State
88 Fresno State
89 UTEP
90 Western Michigan
91 Toledo
92 San Diego State
93 Minnesotta
94 Louisiana Monroe
95 Army
96 Buffalo
97 Ole Miss
98 Duke
99 Colorado State
100 UNC
101 San Jose St
102 SMU
103 Memphis
104 Tulane
105 Eastern Michigan
106 FIU
107 MTSU
108 Notre Dame
109 UAB
110 Rice
111 Idaho
112 Miami, OH
113 North Texas
114 Iowa State
115 Utah State
116 Central Michigan
117 Temple
118 N. Illinois
119 Marshall
120 Louisiana Lafayette
Monday, September 24, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Nothing is new anymore, great ideas just get recycled...
Les Miles keeps alot of sneaky tricks under his child size hat, I thought this one looked familiar.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Week 4 Predictions sure to fail!
Friday
8:00 PM ET – Oklahoma at Tulsa (Spread OU -23.5)
Thor
- This is a lose/lose game on the road for the Sooners. If they win, no big deal, if they lose BIG DEAL. Tulsa is a solid team with a good coaching staff, Todd Graham was a hot coaching name last year and moves over from taking Rice to a bowl game and offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn comes over after one successful year at Arkansas, and some talented young players like big speedy WR Charles Clay who torched BYU last week for 3 TDs and turned down Arkansas to go to Tulsa??? Oklahoma has to win big in order to impress the AP fat bastards with pens, they won’t do it against the Golden Hurricanes who will keep it within a few touchdowns and make the Sooners look bad for not dominating. OU 49 Tulsa 31
Paul
- I see it differently only in the score. All of the points made are very reasonable, but Oklahoma is too strong this year and have the abilty to run away with a game (unlike last year) and prove a point by winning big. Oklahoma 38 Tulsa 7
Saturday
12:00 PM ET – UNC at South Florida (Spread USF -13.5)
Thor
- Can the Bulls ride the momentum from the win at Auburn two weeks ago? I don’t think they will need it at home against an underwhelming but improving Tar Heel team, I think USF wins big. USF 38 UNC 10
Paul
- South Florida will continue to ride that momentum right through the UNC defense (sorry Butch, not this time), and I agree with the score USF 38 UNC 10
3:00 PM ET – Air Force at BYU (Spread BYU -9.5)
Thor
- Air Force is undefeated this year after walloping S.C. State and grinding it out against Utah (who just beat UCLA I remind you) and TCU. BYU is coming off of back to back tough losses against UCLA and Tulsa after beating Arizona in their opener. BYU has a winning streak against Air Force and is favored here. I’ll take the Cougars BYU 41 Air Force 28
Paul
- Having a winning streak against any team is a good advantage (especially at home) and BYU will put Air Force in their place, but a late score by Air Force will make it appear closer than it was BYU 35 Air Force 28
3:30 PM ET – Texas Tech at Oklahoma State (Spread Tech -5.5)
Thor
- Oklahoma State got stomped by Troy last week, Texas Tech’s offense is much better than Troy’s, but their defense isn’t. The Red Raiders take a high scoring game. TT 44 Okie St. 31
Paul
- No doubt TT will win, but a convincing win just isn't in the cards. Okie State bounces back after being embarrassed, but just can't bounce high enough. TT 34 Okie State 28
3:30 PM ET – Penn State at Michigan (Spread PSU -2.5)
Thor
- This was supposed to be a huge game matching top ten teams, now it is an afterthought with Michigan dropping from the Top 5 to no man’s land. I think Michigan is still a good team who got a confidence boost against creampuff Notre Dame last week. Penn State has a great Defense with a veteran QB, but if Henne plays I like Michigan in a close one. Penn State 14 Michigan 13
Paul
- I really don't know why I'm saying this, but I disagree by thinkingMichigan will win. I know, don't ever pick a team that lost to a 1AA (yeah that's what it is supposed to be called), but I have a feeling they got it in 'em. Michigan 20 Penn State 17
3:30 PM ET – Michigan State at Notre Dame (Spread MSU -13.5)
Thor
- Notre Dame may be the worst team in the country, but they have some young talent. I don’t know enough about Michigan State yet, but I know they are pissed about losing that game last year. I think the Spartans show up in South Bend with a chip on their shoulder against the rival Irish. Notre Dame may score a TD this week! But I doubt it. Michigan State 20 ND 3
Paul
- As long as Notre Dame continues to NOT score TD's I'm all for that streak to go on. Michigan State (with a chip on their shoulder) 24 Notre Dame 6 (two FG's)
3:30 PM ET – South Carolina at LSU (Spread LSU -16.5)
Thor
- LSU has looked unstoppable since halftime of the Miss State game, watching that game I remember thinking LSU may not be that good, then the MSU QB threw 7 interceptions and took the wind out of the sails of what I now realize is a very good Bulldog defense. South Carolina has been winning with smoke and mirrors on offense, and playing some very good D. I think the OBC will have some things up his sleeve this weekend, but the Gamecocks aren’t good enough to beat LSU right now. Unless of course Miles screws it up… LSU 27 SC 17
Paul
- I would love to see the OBC walzt into Baton Rouge and pull off the miracle. If anyone has the ability it is him. Unfortunately the Bengal Tigers are waaaay too talented (even with a moron as a coach) to have a close game at home. Tigers run away late. LSU 35 South Carolina 10
3:30 PM ET – Kentucky at Arkansas (Spread ARK -6.5)
Thor
- Was last week’s loss to Alabama an aberration? Was last week’s win by Kentucky? Houston Nutt may be losing his team along with his mind. We will find out this week. If the Arkansas DBs can’t find the ball in the air this week (watch the replay of the game winning TD) it will be a long day for the Hogs. I think Kentucky played tense and nervous last week and was still good enough to win. I think McFadden may be dinged up, but Felix Jones is ready to carry the load if need be. Hogs lose a heartbreaker at home UK 41 Arkie 35
Paul
- Who doesn't love last minute heroics. Just ask the Wildcats (don't ask the Hogs though). Speaking of moron's as coaches Houston Nutt will find another way to almost lose a game, but he may just squirm his way out of this one. If Arky manages to grind this one out and not throw on 3rd down late in the game they can and will win. Arky 24 Kentucky 17
7:45 PM ET – Georgia at Alabama (Spread ALA -3.5)
Thor
- The Tide played very inspired football last week in the win over Arkansas, they came out pumped and jumped on the Hogs early to get to a 21-0 lead that they eventually pissed away. Last second heroics and horrible clock management and defense allowed the Crimson Tide to win the game. Georgia is a great road team only losing two road games to ranked teams under Mark Richt (2003 to National Champ LSU and 2004 to undefeated Auburn) and he should have his boys ready. They have something to prove after the loss to South Carolina two weeks ago. The perennial national title contenders run out of “we’re good this year” juice and the Bulldogs take this one easily after Bama plays it tight for 3 quarters. UGA 31 Bama 20
Paul
- I can still hear them partying in T town after Bama's first come from behind win in I don't know how long. Can the momentum carry over or is overconfidence gonna bite them in the butt? Even though Jesus, I mean Saban, is now at the helm The mighty Tide will get washed out by the dogs. Richt definately knows how to coach up a team for a road game and with them keeping the spy's out all week Sabana won't know what to do! Georgia wins in a dogfight 28-24
10:15 PM ET – Washington at UCLA (Spread UCLA -5.5)
Thor
- Can UCLA rebound at home after getting embarrassed by Utah last week? Can Ty Willingham continue to embarrass Notre Dame for firing him? The other boys from LA contain the Huskies freshman QB Jake Locker long enough to get a decent lead. UCLA 28 UW 14
Paul
- After a complete embarrassment last week it is time for UCLA to bounce back. Ty has shown that maybe he could have done better than people thought at ND, but this week just isn't gonna be it. UCLA get's the butt-whooping monkey off of it's back and wins 31-27
8:00 PM ET – Oklahoma at Tulsa (Spread OU -23.5)
Thor
- This is a lose/lose game on the road for the Sooners. If they win, no big deal, if they lose BIG DEAL. Tulsa is a solid team with a good coaching staff, Todd Graham was a hot coaching name last year and moves over from taking Rice to a bowl game and offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn comes over after one successful year at Arkansas, and some talented young players like big speedy WR Charles Clay who torched BYU last week for 3 TDs and turned down Arkansas to go to Tulsa??? Oklahoma has to win big in order to impress the AP fat bastards with pens, they won’t do it against the Golden Hurricanes who will keep it within a few touchdowns and make the Sooners look bad for not dominating. OU 49 Tulsa 31
Paul
- I see it differently only in the score. All of the points made are very reasonable, but Oklahoma is too strong this year and have the abilty to run away with a game (unlike last year) and prove a point by winning big. Oklahoma 38 Tulsa 7
Saturday
12:00 PM ET – UNC at South Florida (Spread USF -13.5)
Thor
- Can the Bulls ride the momentum from the win at Auburn two weeks ago? I don’t think they will need it at home against an underwhelming but improving Tar Heel team, I think USF wins big. USF 38 UNC 10
Paul
- South Florida will continue to ride that momentum right through the UNC defense (sorry Butch, not this time), and I agree with the score USF 38 UNC 10
3:00 PM ET – Air Force at BYU (Spread BYU -9.5)
Thor
- Air Force is undefeated this year after walloping S.C. State and grinding it out against Utah (who just beat UCLA I remind you) and TCU. BYU is coming off of back to back tough losses against UCLA and Tulsa after beating Arizona in their opener. BYU has a winning streak against Air Force and is favored here. I’ll take the Cougars BYU 41 Air Force 28
Paul
- Having a winning streak against any team is a good advantage (especially at home) and BYU will put Air Force in their place, but a late score by Air Force will make it appear closer than it was BYU 35 Air Force 28
3:30 PM ET – Texas Tech at Oklahoma State (Spread Tech -5.5)
Thor
- Oklahoma State got stomped by Troy last week, Texas Tech’s offense is much better than Troy’s, but their defense isn’t. The Red Raiders take a high scoring game. TT 44 Okie St. 31
Paul
- No doubt TT will win, but a convincing win just isn't in the cards. Okie State bounces back after being embarrassed, but just can't bounce high enough. TT 34 Okie State 28
3:30 PM ET – Penn State at Michigan (Spread PSU -2.5)
Thor
- This was supposed to be a huge game matching top ten teams, now it is an afterthought with Michigan dropping from the Top 5 to no man’s land. I think Michigan is still a good team who got a confidence boost against creampuff Notre Dame last week. Penn State has a great Defense with a veteran QB, but if Henne plays I like Michigan in a close one. Penn State 14 Michigan 13
Paul
- I really don't know why I'm saying this, but I disagree by thinking
3:30 PM ET – Michigan State at Notre Dame (Spread MSU -13.5)
Thor
- Notre Dame may be the worst team in the country, but they have some young talent. I don’t know enough about Michigan State yet, but I know they are pissed about losing that game last year. I think the Spartans show up in South Bend with a chip on their shoulder against the rival Irish. Notre Dame may score a TD this week! But I doubt it. Michigan State 20 ND 3
Paul
- As long as Notre Dame continues to NOT score TD's I'm all for that streak to go on. Michigan State (with a chip on their shoulder) 24 Notre Dame 6 (two FG's)
3:30 PM ET – South Carolina at LSU (Spread LSU -16.5)
Thor
- LSU has looked unstoppable since halftime of the Miss State game, watching that game I remember thinking LSU may not be that good, then the MSU QB threw 7 interceptions and took the wind out of the sails of what I now realize is a very good Bulldog defense. South Carolina has been winning with smoke and mirrors on offense, and playing some very good D. I think the OBC will have some things up his sleeve this weekend, but the Gamecocks aren’t good enough to beat LSU right now. Unless of course Miles screws it up… LSU 27 SC 17
Paul
- I would love to see the OBC walzt into Baton Rouge and pull off the miracle. If anyone has the ability it is him. Unfortunately the Bengal Tigers are waaaay too talented (even with a moron as a coach) to have a close game at home. Tigers run away late. LSU 35 South Carolina 10
3:30 PM ET – Kentucky at Arkansas (Spread ARK -6.5)
Thor
- Was last week’s loss to Alabama an aberration? Was last week’s win by Kentucky? Houston Nutt may be losing his team along with his mind. We will find out this week. If the Arkansas DBs can’t find the ball in the air this week (watch the replay of the game winning TD) it will be a long day for the Hogs. I think Kentucky played tense and nervous last week and was still good enough to win. I think McFadden may be dinged up, but Felix Jones is ready to carry the load if need be. Hogs lose a heartbreaker at home UK 41 Arkie 35
Paul
- Who doesn't love last minute heroics. Just ask the Wildcats (don't ask the Hogs though). Speaking of moron's as coaches Houston Nutt will find another way to almost lose a game, but he may just squirm his way out of this one. If Arky manages to grind this one out and not throw on 3rd down late in the game they can and will win. Arky 24 Kentucky 17
7:45 PM ET – Georgia at Alabama (Spread ALA -3.5)
Thor
- The Tide played very inspired football last week in the win over Arkansas, they came out pumped and jumped on the Hogs early to get to a 21-0 lead that they eventually pissed away. Last second heroics and horrible clock management and defense allowed the Crimson Tide to win the game. Georgia is a great road team only losing two road games to ranked teams under Mark Richt (2003 to National Champ LSU and 2004 to undefeated Auburn) and he should have his boys ready. They have something to prove after the loss to South Carolina two weeks ago. The perennial national title contenders run out of “we’re good this year” juice and the Bulldogs take this one easily after Bama plays it tight for 3 quarters. UGA 31 Bama 20
Paul
- I can still hear them partying in T town after Bama's first come from behind win in I don't know how long. Can the momentum carry over or is overconfidence gonna bite them in the butt? Even though Jesus, I mean Saban, is now at the helm The mighty Tide will get washed out by the dogs. Richt definately knows how to coach up a team for a road game and with them keeping the spy's out all week Sabana won't know what to do! Georgia wins in a dogfight 28-24
10:15 PM ET – Washington at UCLA (Spread UCLA -5.5)
Thor
- Can UCLA rebound at home after getting embarrassed by Utah last week? Can Ty Willingham continue to embarrass Notre Dame for firing him? The other boys from LA contain the Huskies freshman QB Jake Locker long enough to get a decent lead. UCLA 28 UW 14
Paul
- After a complete embarrassment last week it is time for UCLA to bounce back. Ty has shown that maybe he could have done better than people thought at ND, but this week just isn't gonna be it. UCLA get's the butt-whooping monkey off of it's back and wins 31-27
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Losing to Croom will get you fired
Tuberville better watch out. Brought to you by John Radcliff and Pete Holliday
Monday, September 17, 2007
Charlie Weis is a big fat idiot
Well not exactly an idiot, but he is overrated. I teased at the end of last week that I would put up an article on the Notre Dame coach's overratedness, but the fact the Ohio State walked away rather uneventfully against Washington postponed my fervor. Weis took over a team with a promising young quarterback named Brady Quinn. They quickly started scraping past teams that were close to them in talent and Hey they almost beat USC once! The Irish have feasted on an easy schedule the last two years with a very good QB running the show and making up for their lack of defense. Now in his third year, with 75% of his roster being players he recruited, the ND is falling flat on it's face and getting absolutely dominated by the opposition. They are not just 0-3 they are a baaaaad 0-3. They HAVE been playing good teams, but they look like the keystone cops on offense,
Meanwhile, Ty Willingham has been struggling with a cupboard bare Washington squad, that in his third year has turned it around WITH THE TOUGHEST SCHEDULE IN THE NATION. Willingham was roasted at Notre Dame, will they be as cruel to Weis? I seriously doubt it.
Next week: Urban Meyer is overrated! The master of Trickenometry himself will be outed.
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